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AY53 WVH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,617 mi
Last recorded76,617 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 76,617 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 64,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,581 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 62,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,793 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 59,793 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 56,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,810 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 47,204 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,335 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2013 25,055 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,847 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 23,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,699 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,012 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,712 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 12,098 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,283 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AY53 WVH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 WVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY53 WVH registered?

AY53 WVH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AY53 WVH safe to buy?

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